Brother KH-871
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| Brother KH-871 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | KH-871 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 24 stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1980s |
| Accessories | Cast-on combs, table clamps, 24-stitch punch cards, transfer tools, lace carriage, built-in Knit Leader |
| Also Known As | KnitKing KH871 |
The Brother KH-871 is a standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine manufactured by Brother. It has a 4.5 mm pitch, 200 latch needles, and features an integrated Knit Leader profiling device built directly into the bed frame.[1][2]
Features & Capabilities[edit]
- Integrated Knit Leader: Built-in contour tracing system for full-scale paper garment shapes.
- Patterning: Automatic needle selection using standard 24-stitch repeat punchcards.
- Stitch Styles: Supports tuck, slip, fair-isle, weaving, and lace.
Compatible Accessories[edit]
- Ribber: Connects to standard ribbers like the KR-830 and KR-850.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
Because the Brother KH-871 was primarily produced for the Japanese market, a dedicated English standalone manual was not separately published. However, the machine is mechanically identical to other models in the same series.
- Brother KH-860 to KH-891 Combined User Manual (English) (PDF) - The official combined manual covering the KH-871.
The following manuals for the closely related Brother KH-881 (which also features the integrated Knit Leader) are fully compatible and interchangeable:
- Brother KH-881 English Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-881 English Manual Part 2 (PDF)
- Brother KH-881 French Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-881 Dutch Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-881 German Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-881 Manual (PDF)